Ismail Khan

Situationer: Ali Amin Gandapur’s foibles on the political tightrope

Party’s internal misgivings with KP CM stem from Nov 26 events, his inability to win reprieve for incarcerated Imran Khan. Updated 10 Feb, 2025 08:07am

Limbo for Afghans awaiting refuge in third countries

UNHCR-led global resettlement process will also be hit by Trump’s suspension of refugee programme. Updated 25 Jan, 2025 08:34am

Analysis: Can Pakistan stem the tide of terror resurgence?

"Own losses" far outstrip dent IBOs, kinetic actions put in militants’ operational ability; need to revisit existing anti-terror strategies. Updated 02 Jan, 2025 07:27pm

‘Imran agreed to divert march but Bushra vetoed the idea’

Ministers accuse ex-PM's wife of “hijacking” PTI’s decision-making; post on Imran's X account seemingly backs Bushra's stance. Updated 27 Nov, 2024 10:57am

KP govt bars officials, warns public against associating with PTM’s Pashtoon Qaumi Jirga

Section 144 imposed in Khyber for 30 days; Amnesty calls on govt to revoke ban; Barrister Saif questions silence of federal officials on issue. Updated 09 Oct, 2024 12:42am

Sher Afzal Marwat replaced by Waqas Akram for Public Accounts Committee chief slot

PTI political committee’s decision triggers tug of war among party leaders. Updated 06 May, 2024 02:32pm

Second phase of Afghan repatriation in the works

Provincial authorities, law enforcement agencies tasked with collecting information on Afghan Citizen Card holders. Updated 25 Mar, 2024 07:45am

The ineffable Maulana Fazlur Rehman is back in the game

Such is the political power of this stocky politician that no matter who rules Islamabad, they all need him to be on their right side. Updated 07 Feb, 2024 11:32am

Pervez Khattak — a ‘candidate’ for all seasons

The mercurial 74-year-old has had a bus-ride political career, getting on and off at different political stops. Updated 04 Feb, 2024 09:16am

ANP’s ray of hope and the shadow of legacy

Aimal Wali Khan calls himself a disruptor. Will he be able to resuscitate the party’s fortunes this time? Updated 31 Jan, 2024 02:43pm

Uptick in terror attacks alarms KP security apparatus

Conversations with government, counter-terror and intelligence officials paint a grim picture. Updated 17 Jan, 2024 10:21am

In Kabul, Fazl confident of a breakthrough

JUI-F chief to hold key meetings from today; says Senate resolution seeking poll delay "endorses his stance". Updated 08 Jan, 2024 07:35am

25 soldiers martyred, 27 terrorists killed in separate incidents in Dera Ismail Khan: ISPR

"Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country," military's media wing says; FO says "strong demarche" issued to Afghan charge d’affaires. Updated 12 Dec, 2023 09:21pm

Ultimatum to illegal aliens poses historic dilemma

Fate of millions of Afghan migrants, as well as those awaiting visas, still uncertain; Officials note lack of concrete plan to handle massive undertaking. Updated 05 Oct, 2023 07:39am

Situationer: Can Kabul ‘edict’ ease anti-TTP pressure from Pakistan?

Militant attacks in KP recorded a 93.6 per cent spike from January to June 2021 and 2022. Updated 15 Aug, 2023 11:58am

Situationer: Peshawar attack — key questions that need to be answered

Investigators acknowledge it is not an easy case to solve. Updated 02 Feb, 2023 10:37am

Situationer: Amid TTP escalation, Kabul’s rulers insist group ‘not using Afghan soil’

Afghan govt spokesman says Pakistan needs to work on the causes that lead to instability in the country. Updated 24 Dec, 2022 07:56am

Ceasefire ‘holding’ amid evolving TTP threat

“There has been no movement. Everything is on hold,” says an official. Updated 05 Sep, 2022 08:00am

Conjoined In A Troubled Region

Pak-Afghan ties were frosty in 1947, hostile during the pendency of the Afghan-sponsored Pashtunistan project, and complicated Updated 25 Dec, 2024 10:12am

No major breakthrough yet as jirga returns from Kabul

Jirga member says three months' time sought for consultation with stakeholders to frame proposals for addressing TTP's concerns. Updated 04 Jun, 2022 07:25am